Hornsby Plans to Sell Share in Cards Debated
In a tense St Louis scene, Hornsby denies permanent injury while facing a possible sale of his share in the Cards. Reports indicate league officials consider forcing a sale as he weighs his stake amidst betting and ownership conflicts. The controversy centers on whether Fans and executives can reconcile Hornsby’s position with pennant hopes and World Series ambitions.
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Nevada
Ehwartin
Chaim
Cooper Leads George Duncan at Petreres County Golf
In Inglewood Mat Dee AP reports Cooper led George Duncan midway through the 72 hole championship at Petreres County. The field, including frontrunners Ton Brytes, faces a hotly contested finish with final rounds expected to settle the title.
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Vaery Fonper
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Tatshoor
Cinh Coeur
Landis Uses Police System of Checking
Chicago dispatch reports that Commissioner Landis has implemented a police like surveillance system to keep players under constant observation since his appointment. The move, made public today, follows a betting and game fixing scandal in which Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker were implicated. Players involved in minor infractions have been warned to avoid repetition of offenses.
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Mountain Lan Ie
Ty Cobb
Tris
Alnl
Three Rooms Lead Central League Tied at Top
Three rooms lead the Central High bowling league with Noome 216 221 and 824 atop the standings. Four teams chase in second place while three are tied for third as the league table shows a tight race.
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Dutch Leonard Defends Exposure of Cobb Justice Claim
In a 1926 interview Dutch Leonard defends exposing Ty Cobb and Pete Cobb, asserting he sought justice and refused to write or blame others. Leonard says he will keep counsel, enjoys the public excitement, and credits Damon Runyan with fair handling of the story while declining formal written statements.
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Stratford Team and Port Chester to Play Tonight
Stratford American Legion faces Port Chester Ble Pive in Sterling Memorial hall in a top holiday draw. Port Chester seeks first in Fairfield County league while Stratford veterans ride a winning streak and aim to extend it. Preliminary games feature junior squads. dancing to follow as many students return for Christmas holidays.
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Milford DeMolay Defeats First M. E. In 11-Point Victory
The Milford DeMolay beat the First M. E. church team 36 to 25 at Milford last night. Blowers led Milford with 13 points and Erickson stood out as the locals’ top performer.
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Graham
Grifin
Black Rocks and Rosebuds Triumph in Junior Games
In West End Junior league play the Black Rocks edged the Whittiers 13 to 11 while the Rosebuds defeated the Andover Tigers 29 to 18 Thamanrec league match results reflect a tight pair of junior contests with local team names.
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Toth
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Whittier
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Corhally
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W. Pike
Pike
Soees
Campbell
Biba
Kenney
Ane Nagy
Ee Dudas
Terveal
Ig Labodas
Breza
Ts Ae
Munkascy
Amateur Boxers' Association Formed Here With Prince Head
The Amateur Boxers Association was formed in Tirugeport with Alderman Billy Prince as president and coach to promote amateur boxing. A first fundraiser comes Jan 4 at Quilty's Colonial hall, featuring top local talent including the McGuires brothers, Edale Moore, Billy LaCroix, and Johnny Sealal, with New Haven boxers also slated to compete.
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Billy Prince
Bridgeport
New England
Alderman Prince
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George
Edale Moore
Billy LaCroix
Johnny Sealal
Park City
New Haven
Boners
There Are Other High Costs in Sports
The Western Conference cites statistics showing sport equipment spending at about 340 million dollars yearly while the nation spends vastly more on theatres, cosmetics, tobacco, jewelry, and non alcoholic beverages. The piece argues athletic goods are minor by comparison and national spend on tobacco remains dominant. It also notes a playful quip about a missing great center Peck of Pittsburgh.
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Major Griffiths
Sraight Sporting Goody Ness
Vabson
Imolen Picture Theatres
Lehigh Mermen Prepare for Tough Schedule
Lehigh University aquatics team faces one of the hardest schedules in years with intramural medals driving effort. Captain Al Roleigh leads a strong group including Wynn Harmon and Hobbs with dives by a key entry, as the January 5 opener approaches after Christmas. January 15 Navy away, 22 Lafayette. February 12 Rutgers away, 19 Catholic University, 25 Swarthmore. March 12 Cornell, 19 Intercollegiate at Lafayette.
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Ahlstrand scores winning points in final moments
Bickler's All Stars edged Compo Life Guards 25 to 22 as Ahlstrand sank two late baskets to seal the victory after a tight finish. O’Rourke and Cody impressed for the winners while Quinn and Switch shone for the losers. In the prelim, Catholic Community girls beat Brooklawn 48 to 12.
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O'Rourke
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Sampsey sued for 1193 over Tunney Dempsey fight tickets
Jack Sampsey, former heavyweight champion, is named in a $1,193 suit by Morris Shawitt who alleges the tickets purchased at Dempsey's request for the Philadelphia fight were misrepresented as 24th row seats. Sampsey allegedly refused payment for the pasteboards.
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Today
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Philadelphia
Dempsey
Heat
Shuwitt
Pirates deny seeking Tris Speaker for Pirates job
Pittsburgh officials deny reports that Tris Speaker was considered for an assistant role with the Pirates. Sam Watters, the club secretary, says no official talked to Speaker in many years and he has never been mentioned for any position.
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Landis
Pittsburgh Pirates
Sam Watters
New York
Farney Dreyfuss
Gwen Bush
Lagdis
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Watters
Amsterdam Five Knights Clash On Christmas Night
The Amsterdam Big Five face the Knights of Columbus Saturday night on the Kacey floor in a key preliminary contest. Readable names include Johnson Buckley Burns Young and McGraw Gottfried with scattered mentions of Cretelin Bayer Rowe and others, reflecting a local club matchup.
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Knights of Columbus
New York
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Ekns
Fineans
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A . Buckley Burns
Dondera
LF Kent
McGraw
Gottfried
Cretelin
Bayer Sescavers-Ceerrreees
Fish League To Roll Thursdays At Pap Doole’s North End
The North End Fish league starts tonight and will roll Thursday evenings at Pap Doole's North End alleys.
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North End Fish League
Pap Doole
North End
Light Back Makes Gridiron Record at Chapel Hill
N Dee and Gus McPherson of North Carolina set a football yardage and rushing record in their first three games, totaling 181 yards in six plays over seven minutes of play. McPherson scored in each game despite weighing 129 pounds and never playing a football game before this season. He captains UNC's Southern Conference track champion team, with his speed highlighted as key to the season’s success.
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Six-Club Pro Basketball League Planned in Central Massachusetts
Announcement from Fitchburg Mass reports a six club professional basketball league set to start next week in Fitchburg Gardner Leominster Hudson Marlboro and Clinton or Maynard. The Fitchburg team will be managed by Watson Enkohl a professional football and basketball player.
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Maynard
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